Physiotherapist, Bangalore

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Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. A person suffering from a frozen shoulder can be pretty uncomfortable.

Frozen shoulder treatment should be done immediately once it has been detected. Stretching exercises are considered as the best-frozen shoulder treatment exercises. A proper warm up becomes very necessary before any exercise.

Making the area warm by using a heating pad is one of the warm-up methods. However, a warm shower covers it all.

Physiotherapy for frozen shoulder includes various exercises that should be first confirmed by a doctor. There are a number of exercises for frozen shoulder. Some very important frozen shoulder exercises are listed below:

Pendulum Stretch: To start with, you can do the pendulum stretch. This dictates that the shoulders should be in a state of relaxation, initially, following which the arm which is affected should be allowed to hang down slightly. Once this is done, the arm is to be swung in a small circle i.e. about a foot in diameter. This is to be done consistently so that there can be a gradual improvement in the condition. As there is an improvement, the size of the circle can be increased and once the shoulder can take sufficient weight again, minor weights (up to five pounds) can be used.

Finger Walk: A simple exercise which can be done almost anywhere is the finger walk. What this exercise entails is that the person stands about three-fourths of an arm’s length away from a wall and then places his or her fingers on the wall itself, at around the level of the waist. The fingers are to crawl or walk up the wall till the point that it becomes a little uncomfortable. While this is just one repetition, after the fingers have been lowered, it is to be done again. In order to have the best results in combating frozen shoulder, the finger walk exercise is to be repeated about twenty times in a day.

Towel Stretches: Towels do not serve a greater role apart from drying up post a bath or over the course of a visit to the spa, right? Well, this is not really true due to the fact that they can be used to even help with frozen shoulder! Indeed, towel stretches done by holding the towel with each hand across one’s back. The arm which is normal should then pull the affected arm so it is stretched. As is the case with the finger walk, about 20 repetitions a day is ideal for good results.

If one goes a step forward and follows a regime of with all these exercises, the person suffering due to frozen shoulder will be back to normal in almost no time at all!

Hello, Homeopathic medicines are very helpful. They not only treat the acute stages but are also used for the treatment of chronic back pain.Selection of the exact remedy depends upon the individual symptoms of the person. take Arnica 200, 3 drops in the morning and Rhus tox. 200, 3 drops at night for 7 days.Take care.

What is your age have you taken any x ray take some diclofenac gel apply it and then give hot water fomentation i can help you with some exercises consult privately to have a detailed discussion to solve your problem.

Hi
I am Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.
Treatment of slipped disc depends upon a lot of factors :
- What are your complaints with exact duration of symptoms
- Are you having Back pain and leg pain or not
- What is associated neurology?
- What has been your medication history.
There is no single solution to slipped disc but if your pain is mild with no neurology the physical therapy with graded usage of medicines is the best solution .
Do not hesitate to contact me in case of further queries.
Thanks & Regards
Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena

If pain is not getting relieved from conservative treatment you will have to get it examined and you might require x-ray or the mri scan to rule out any soft tissue injury.
Till then for symptomatic relief you can apply hot formentation twice daily and apply locally analgesic creams. If pain doesn't subside you can take pain killers.

Piles occur when the veins surrounding the anus are inflamed.
Occurrence of haemorrhoids can be due to pregnancy, aging, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, straining to pass stool, sitting for long periods,, obesity and genetics.
Bleeding occurring in the anal area, itching, discomfort, and swelling may indicate haemorrhoids.
Precautions-
Have regular food habits as well as habit of going for motion. Don’t avoid when you have an urge for going to toilet. Take 2 to 3 glasses of warm water in the morning. This will help in reducing acidity as well as hardness of stool and you don’t have to strain your pelvic muscles.
Keep hydrated by drinking lots of water and having fruits and vegetable juices
Avoid sitting for long time at one place. Sedentary habit causes constipation.
Driving bike or cycle for long duration at a time may be avoided. Travelling in a car or bus for long journey is also not good. Train is better as you can change positions.
Avoid chillies, masalas and such hot foods.
Take easily digestible foods including curds and fruits.
We have very good treatment in homoeopathy. Take Nux vom 200 twice daily morning and evening and give feedback after 7 days.

Hi
Thanks for your query and welcome to Lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from Fortis hospital, New Delhi.
You are very young to actually have persistent back pains.
If you have localized back pain with no other symptoms like radiating leg pain, neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, paresthesias etc, then you can start with following recommendations for initial period of 2-3 weeks:
- To maintain proper posture of your back while working and sleeping
- If pain is more then you can take a short course of an anti-inflammatory medication like tab etoshine or paracetamol or one which suits you
- Physical therapy initially under supervision of a trained physiotherapist and then to continue at home
- Adequate calcium & vitamin d intake if levels are low in body
- Ice packs can applied if your pain is acute, then hot fomentation can be done at home
- Analgesic spray for local application can be used and is easily available.
- Avoid lifting heavyweight/ acute forward bending in mornings etc
We will observe you for next 2-3 weeks how you respond to this conservative management protocol.
If you are not feeling better, then we will have to get some investigations like, dynamic x rays of lower back and few blood tests for evaluation.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.
You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.
Thanks & Regards
Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena
Consultant Orthopaedics
Fortis Hospital, New Delhi

Kindly show me a photograph of the affected part.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10.
Do neck, back & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.

Stiffness & pain in back & other joints is quite a common condition.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Any way take ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days you will need other supportive medicines also.
Take multivitamins & other antioxidants along with.
Do back (spine) exercises
make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take
do ask for detailed treatment plan. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.

Hi I can understand your problem.
# relax & stay positive.
# take hot and cold fomentation.
# learn posture care exercise.
# use lumber support.
# take break every 20 minutes.
# do strengthening exercise of back and core muscles
not all back pains are same. Do share investigation reports if you have any.

Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana – Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily. Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, then bring the other knee forward to the chest and again hold for 3 seconds. Then pull both knees towards the chest and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat 10 times each exercise twice a day. Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
Rule out Diabetes.
Any way it may be tried,
--.Calpol 250mg OD & SOS. X 5days.
--.Caldikind plus (from Mankind)1 tab OD x 5 days.
--. Fomentation with warm water.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
-- .Do mild exercises for back, (Take help of a physiotherapist).
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed).
For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again.